Reburn Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have a mixed bag of feelings from awe and extreme jealously that you could put something together from scratch in basically a week. I'm still staring at a 3 year old tank that's stand isn't finished yet. Glad to have you back sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 In all fairness to the true NEWBIES, I don't know how to take my time when I start something. When I 1st started the very 1st tank it took me some time to get it all together all be it that it was and in wall project. But THANK YOU Ty. I feel as though I never left. With friends anything is possible. And thank you to all the others with the comments to. Maybe mid summer if there are still meetings I can host one and see how far it has come. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ooooooooooh, man that looks good! What kind of wood did you use for the skin of the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Welcome back man, just saw this and catching up. Excellent work as always! Yes, the club does have diamond tipped hole saws available to loan to premium members. Details here: http://www.austinreefclub.com/forum/135-arc-club-equipment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ooooooooooh, man that looks good! What kind of wood did you use for the skin of the stand?I believe its blonde Aspen. 1/2" x 4x8 was $68. It has alot of nice characterSent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Welcome back man, just saw this and catching up. Excellent work as always! Yes, the club does have diamond tipped hole saws available to loan to premium members. Details here: http://www.austinreefclub.com/forum/135-arc-club-equipment/ Thanks Mike, I need to renew my premium membership. I found a hole saw bit @ Rivercity, Jake let me borrow It.Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 nothing new today other than i got my ATO and my powerhead. I went witht the Maxspec Gyre 130. I guess this is where the project starts to slow down a bit. really all i need now is liverock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christyef Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Well, I'll be getting a 140 that will need a pane replaced if you really need a project. [emoji12]. At least until your rock is done cycling. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Well, I'll be getting a 140 that will need a pane replaced if you really need a project. [emoji12]. At least until your rock is done cycling. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I saw your thread. I don't think it would be that hard to accomplish. Maybe a 1/2 day.i would cut old glass off, trim all the silicone inside tank and reseal the whole thing at one time. Don't take any other glass off just trim off what's inside.Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Nice build offroaddodge! Im fixing to start my own 40 breeder build, hopefully it turns out half as good as yours! 2 questions. 1. What size is your return and overflows? Also any dimensions on where those were drilled? 2. I like those LED lights you got, very good price on amazon. Do you know of anyone that has been using them for awhile? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 3/4" return centered in the width just below the plastic trim, 1" drains. Return pump is an Odessa 700gph wide open. The lights, i don't know of anyone using this particular brand but there are a few that are using one that are identical. There is a thread on the lights i have on Reef Central I believe. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Awesome! Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Well it has made its way inside. I believe I'm gonna like it in this spot. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Really looks good! Time for some water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Love rock has been ordered, due to holiday it won't ship till next week. I'm using the same company I have used for every tank. Iam excited Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Love rock has been ordered, due to holiday it won't ship till next week. I'm using the same company I have used for every tank. Iam excited Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk And what company is that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 @juiceman it's a company call Premium Caribbean. When I ordered my last 200#s it only took 2-3 days to get the ammonia outta the rock and cycled, it was pretty clean a beautiful before so I'm hoping it's the same this time. I started my water change cart. Waiting on the RODI unit to arrive this week and I can finish it. I already have the dual TDS meter. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 @juiceman it's a company call Premium Caribbean. When I ordered my last 200#s it only took 2-3 days to get the ammonia outta the rock and cycled, it was pretty clean a beautiful before so I'm hoping it's the same this time. I started my water change cart. Waiting on the RODI unit to arrive this week and I can finish it. I already have the dual TDS meter. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk I'm not finding their site. What is it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well my rock left Puerto Rico last night at 11:57 pm....we will be wet in a few days. Updates coming soon Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 It get packed in the sump area quick... Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Uhoh...just checked tracking on rock and it is out for delivery TODAY......like a kid in a candy store. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well it has made its way inside. I believe I'm gonna like it in this spot. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk I think you're going to have some nice par readings ALL OVER that tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well this came in And this is what I got, directly out of the Caribbean ocean. Got a sea fan I believe, and some realy great coralline and algae. The tank is officially WET!!! Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'm really liking this GYRE powerhead. Pretty cool it will do what a wave box or ecotek will do as far as making a wave. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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